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Marathon Training Must-Haves: 4 Essentials for Race Day Success

Liam Cayton — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:30:27 +0000

Signed up for a marathon? Whether you’re eyeing your very first 5K or gearing up for your 26.2-mile marathon debut, one thing is for sure: you will have to train for it. Running is simple at its core. You need nothing but energy to fuel your stride. But to make training smoother and a bit [...]

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Master Marathon Timings: Your Path to a Personal Best in 2025

Liam Cayton — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:35:28 +0000

Embarking on the 26.2-mile marathon journey is a monumental challenge that requires more than just physical stamina. Achieving your personal best in marathon timings is influenced by factors like training, nutrition, mental preparation, and understanding how your body responds to stress. This article dives deep into the science of endurance, expert insights, case studies, and [...]

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Singapore Marathon Prep: 7 Easy Steps For New Runners

Nathan Lin — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:31:47 +0000

As the steady rhythm of running events finds its beat again in 2023, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) emerges as a golden opportunity for both seasoned and novice runners. Especially for those preparing for their first-ever marathon race in Singapore, the excitement is tangible. It’s not just about the race; it’s about immersing oneself [...]

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How to Become a Good Marathoner

Liam Cayton — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:04:01 +0000

Stepping up to the starting line of a marathon is an exhilarating moment. It’s a blend of anticipation, excitement, and perhaps, a touch of fear. However, to become a good marathoner isn’t just about lacing up your running shoes and hitting the pavement. It involves meticulous preparation, endurance, mental strength, and above all, a profound [...]

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Best Tips For Climbing Stairs for Fitness and Health

Jimmy Wu — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:34:28 +0000

Stair climbing is a simple, yet effective way to improve your fitness and health. Whether you climb stairs at home, work, or in a public place, you can reap the numerous benefits that come with this form of exercise. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of climbing stairs, offer tips for safe and effective [...]

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How to Complete The 6 World Marathon Majors

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:05:55 +0000

Have you ever dreamt about winning your first Abbott World Marathon Majors finishers? With these six popular races, you need to be strategic about your registration and plan months or years in advance, as you will need to train yourself to be marathon ready when the time comes. So, to cross this off your bucket [...]

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Best Free Marathon Training Plan in 2024 By 10 Marathoners

Samantha Khoo — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:12:00 +0000

Every runner has their own approach in terms of training themselves for a marathon. They create their master plan on how, what and when to prepare for the upcoming marathons. We are super excited to speak to some of the most avid and elite marathoners in the running community and have them share with you [...]

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5 Essential Tips to Run Faster in a Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:36:07 +0000

If you aim to run faster to beat your personal best in a marathon, you have to undergo intense training for it. Whether you are a newcomer or active runner, it is important to set a goal and pick a training plan that suits you. If you just simply run without a plan, you most [...]

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Best Home-Based Workouts For Women To Prepare For A Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:15:46 +0000

When preparing for a marathon, you’ll probably be doing a lot of running training; however, you might miss out on working on your strength and condition work entirely. To reduce your risk of injury, strengthening your muscles may help you to run efficiently. Also, by doing a strength workout, your muscles will be able to [...]

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Malaysian Women Marathoners: Why Run A Marathon?

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:23:53 +0000

“She believe she could, so she did.” – R.S. Grey Although we do not know when can we be out on the road running freely, it’s never too early to prepare ourselves for a marathon. Previously we spoke to 8 amazing women marathoners from Singapore to find out why did they run a marathon. Today [...]

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How to Improve Your Marathon Time?

Scott Pine — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:16:22 +0000

Have you just run your first marathon, and you are already researching ways to become better and faster? Do not worry. There is nothing wrong with you. Most people go through the same stage while discovering the benefits of running in marathons. Moreover, of course, you now want to improve your first result. We have [...]

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How to Run a Marathon Safely and Correctly?

Liam Cayton — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 03:01:19 +0000

The answer to that question depends, of course, on the way you approach the sport and your willingness to train correctly, so you minimise a variety of risks. Bottom line: every serious runner strives to meet both objectives, and perhaps just being aware of them in concert can help you make the important link, so [...]

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7 Psychological Lessons from Running a Marathon

Sarah Williams — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 03:33:47 +0000

The marathon. What is it about this particular race distance that draws so many runners (and sometimes non-runners) into it’s mesmerising course? Whether it be the cold and windy New York City Marathon or one in the tropical islands of Hawaii, race entries for the 26.2 distance have skyrocketed over the years. While the idea [...]

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How to Improve Your Stamina Without Running a Single Step

Liam Cayton — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 04:02:54 +0000

When John Wayne Creasy Jr. was asked by the faculty of his department which subject he intended to pursue his doctoral dissertation, he didn’t hesitate. His “An Analysis of the Components of Mental Toughness in Sport” evolved into a fascinating examination of a topic rarely investigated, but on point. Stamina, it seems, is not just [...]

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How To Train For a 5KM, 10KM, Half and Full Marathon Race

Liam Cayton — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:53:35 +0000

Do you dream of training for a marathon one day? If so, you should know that it’s not just a matter of running a little more each time until you hit 42 kilometres. You need the right information to understand how to train safely so that you can fully enjoy the adrenaline rush you’ll feel [...]

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How I Trained for a Marathon in 7 Weeks and Improved My PB by 35 Minutes!

Eva Natalia — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:02:18 +0000

With only 7 weeks left before race day, I had to make a critical decision: to run a full marathon or half marathon. For all my previous marathons, I always adopted 4 months training period. I know that anything can happen in a marathon despite sufficient training, so committing myself to a 7 weeks marathon [...]

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I Achieved My PB at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2017. Here’s How I Did it!

Eva Natalia — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:10:41 +0000

As someone who has done all her five full marathons in Singapore, I thought it’s about time that I step up my game and join overseas full marathons. Little did I know that taking part in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon (GCAM) 2017 changed the way I think about what my body is capable of, [...]

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What To Do If You Can’t Finish Your Marathon?

Liam Cayton — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:59:23 +0000

It’s every runner’s worst nightmare: You train like crazy, watch your diet and show up at the start line extra-early to get the lay of the land. Even the weather is idyllic. But with your confidence at an all-time high, something happens before or during your race that makes it unlikely you’ll finish for any [...]

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How to Prepare for the Marathon if You have Asthma

Mathews McGary — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:18:49 +0000

Running a marathon even without a chronic condition is an exceptional endeavor. However, there are physically fit people out there who fear that their participation in such a challenge with a potential asthma attack waiting to happen is not a possibility, and they would rather steer clear of the track instead of taking the risk. [...]

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Eileen Lui’s Awesome Fitness Program (Part 2): Training for Runners

Aidan H. — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:34:18 +0000

Eileen Lui doesn’t mess around when she sets a goal. That’s how she’s become a certified fitness trainer, Crossfit Level-1 trainer and need we repeat that she literally kicks serious butt when it comes to her passion for Burmese boxing? In the second of our 3-part series, we take Eileen’s advice to heart when she [...]

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